The process involves recording footage onto a digital camcorder, transferring this footage to my computer, editing all the shots into a program using video editing software and transferring the finished product to a DVD.

Here's what I use:

Sony HDR-FX1E High Definition Digital Camcorder

Panasonic NVDS-25A Mini DV Digital Camcorder (now deceased)

Panasonic NV-GS400 Mini DV Digital Camcorder (passed on to new owner)

Canon EOS 350D Digital SLR Camera

Rode SVM (Stereo Video Mic) 

Slik 505QF Fluid Head Tripod  (2003 - 2010)

Sony VCT-1170RM Video Tripod (2010 - )

    Computer   

Custom built PC with AMD Athlon II X2 (Dual Core) 250 3 GHz processor, Nvidia GeForce 9600GT 512 Mb Video Card, 4 Gb RAM, 1 x 500 Gb SATA Hard Drive, 1 x 2TB SATA hard drive, 1 x 1TB SATA hard drive, ASUS DVD Burner with Lightscribe,  and 22 inch LCD HD 1080p Widescreen Monitor.
 

   Software  

Windows 7 OS, Corel Video Studio Pro 3x, Pinnacle Studio Version 14 Ultimate Edition, Corel DVD Movie Factory 7 SE, Gimp 2, ImgBurn